# Proposed AD 98-NM-289-AD: Short Brothers Model SD3-60 SHERPA Series Airplanes

- Type: Proposed airworthiness directive (not in force)
- Status: Became AD 99-03-06
- Action: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM).
- Published: November 30, 1998, 63 FR 65718
- Comments due: December 30, 1998
- Became: [AD 99-03-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/99-03-06)
- Docket: 98-NM-289-AD
- FR document: 98-31699
- Official PDF: https://openairdocs.org/files/sha256/3a/cd/3acd30c1b39cb1f565d5bc4d2c7be987da59041869d3853b23281996046b2172 (from https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1998-11-30/pdf/98-31699.pdf)
- Federal Register: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/11/30/98-31699/airworthiness-directives-short-brothers-model-sd3-60-sherpa-series-airplanes
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/proposed/98-NM-289-AD

## Summary

This document proposes the adoption of a new airworthiness directive (AD) that is applicable to all Short Brothers Model SD3-60 SHERPA series airplanes. This proposal would require a one-time visual inspection to determine the part number of the power control cable assemblies and pulleys of the engine controls; and replacement of the power control cable assemblies and pulleys (as applicable) with new parts, if necessary. This proposal is prompted by issuance of mandatory continuing airworthiness information by a foreign civil airworthiness authority. The actions specified by the proposed AD are intended to prevent breakage of the power control cable assemblies due to the inflexible construction of the cable, which could result in loss of engine power and consequent reduced controllability of the airplane.

## Notices in this docket

- Nov 30, 1998: Notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). (first notice), FR document 98-31699, comments due Dec 30, 1998 (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/11/30/98-31699/airworthiness-directives-short-brothers-model-sd3-60-sherpa-series-airplanes)

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